Automotive Detailer

Lum's Auto Center; Warrenton (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Cost College Degree

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Lum's Auto Center is hiring an Automotive Detailer in Warrenton, OR. This full-time role focuses on maintaining the pristine appearance of vehicles and delivering excellent customer service to clients.

The position offers a stable schedule with day shifts and opportunities for growth within a family-friendly dealership. Ideal candidates have prior detailing experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• 1 year detailing experience preferred.
• Driver's license required with acceptable driving record.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Washes vehicle exterior and cleans interior, windows and door jambs.
• Applies wax and buffs surface; vacuums and cleans upholstery.
• Restores engine and engine area appearance; uses appropriate cleaners.
• Inspects for damage and missing parts; documents on repair orders.
• Operates tools safely; keeps work area neat and clean.
• Adheres to safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Detailing

Customer service

Dependable

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lums Auto Center - Warrenton, OR 97146, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Automotive

Lums Auto Center is seeking a motivated, experienced Automotive Detailer to join our team. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that is very family-friendly. Our Automotive Detailers help out by ensuring our dealership keeps up the pristine image we like to uphold and by also helping us provide detailing services to our clients. The ideal candidate is going to be someone with prior detailing experience who can work efficiently.

At Lum's Auto Center we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Lum's is critical to our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years. We make the buying and ownership experience as easy and as enjoyable as possible. Our team is committed to providing our customers with the best vehicle ownership experience from purchase to maintenance and repair. Lum's is committed to giving back to the local community with sponsorships to the Clatsop County Fair, Astoria Regatta, Clatsop Community College, Astoria, Seaside, and Warrenton High School Scholarships, to name a few.

To be successful as an Automotive Detailer, top candidates will be fun, loyal, empathetic, professional and personable individuals, with a passion for great customer service.

Automotive Detailer Job Duties

• Washes vehicle exterior, cleans interior and exterior windows and wipes down door jambs.
• Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface.
• Vacuums interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
• Cleans upholstery, rugs and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
• Applies revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot- and stain-resistant chemicals.
• Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
• Applies special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
• Inspects vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery and poor mechanical operation. Notes on repair order
• Inspects vehicle for aftermarket equipment for damage
• Restores appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery and painted surfaces. Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials.
• Uses proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection.
• Applies dressing on tires and tire wells.
• Replaces missing or defective small parts.
• Perform inventory for detail supplies and request form when needed.
• Ensures proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle's window.
• Removes all window stickers on sold vehicles.
• Apply exterior paint protection sealant, fabric/leather protection, undercoating on vehicles when product is sold
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 -$25.00 per hour starting, depending on experience. Changes to flat rate after initial training period.

Benefits

• No Cost, No Debt College Degree®
• Health insurance (Employer currently pays 90% of premium for employee base plan)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k (after one year of employment)
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Holiday Savings Plan
• Employee Demo Program
• Employer Donation Matching
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Training Opportunities

Schedule

Set schedule, to include weekends Full time

Qualifications: Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

Detailing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

Driver's License (Required) with acceptable driving record

Additional Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. Our drug screening does not test for THC.

Work Location

In person

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